instructions for solicitors - west windsor ... person who is working in a food and/ or ice cream...

FOR PROFIT ( rev. 11- 08- 2017)

RENEWAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOLICITORS LICENSE

LICENSING PERIOD JANUARY 1st to DECEMBER 31st

THE FEE IS $ 50. 00 FOR THE YEAR OR ANY. PART THEREOF

APPLICATIONS CAN TAKE FROM FOUR TO SIX WEEKS FOR APPROVAL

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Submit completed application with all forms, fees and required

materials. All sections must be filled in or it will be returnedfor completion. Each person who is working in a food and/ or icecream truck must have a valid West Windsor solicitor' s license.

2. References: IF APPLICANT DOES NOT HAVE REFERENCES IN MERCER

COUNTY, list references in their county of residence. Example: banks, local businesses, friends, etc.)

3. * SBI Website Information: To fill out the 212A SBI form online go

to the NJ State Police website at

https:// www. njportal. com/ n sp/ criminalrecords/. When asked for

the ORI number, enter NJ0111300. If you enter the ORI incorrectly

it may result in non -processing of your form. When asked the

reason for filing request, click on Local Ordinance.

4. Photos: Applicant shall submit two( 2) passport size photographs

1- 1/ 2" x 1- 1/ 2" full face only ( no profiles).

5. Fees: Application fee of $ 50. 00 submitted at time of application

personal check, money order, cash).

6. Applicant' s signature is to be notarized and sealed by a NotaryPublic. This can be done at the time of application by one of theTownship notaries. Notary Fee is $ 2. 00 per signature.

7. ** MOBILE FOOD OR ICE CREAM TRUCKS**: ( a). Applicant must applyfor a solicitor license from the West Windsor Township Clerk' sDepartment. Ice cream vendors will not be issued a license by theWest Windsor Township Health Department until they have firstobtained a solicitor license from the West Windsor TownshipClerk' s Department. ( b). Applicants must apply to the West WindsorTownship Health Department and schedule an inspection to obtain aMobile Retail Food Establishment license. The license issued bythe Health Department will not be valid until a license has been

obtained from the West Windsor Township Clerk' s Department.

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EXEMPTIONS FROM LICENSE FEES UNDER

STATE STATUTE 45: 24- 9:

MUNICIPAL LICENSE FEE ONLY IS WAIVED.

Veterans:

Applicant must have a " Veteran' s Card" from Mercer County ( or other

county in NJ). Applicant may apply for their card at the MercerCounty Clerk' s Office in the Mercer County Courthouse at Market andBroad Streets, Trenton, NJ. Phone 609- 989- 6464. Attach a photocopyof the certificate to your application.

Exempt Firemen:

Applicant must have an " Exemption Certificate" to present to the

Mercer County Clerk' s Office ( or other county in NJ). The CountyClerk will then issue a certification. Attach a photocopy of thecertificate to your application.

DISTRIBUTION OF FLYERS REQUIRES A LICENSE*

SOLICITING AT PRINCETON JUNCTION TRAIN STATION:

The train station is under the Parking Authority jurisdiction. For

information about selling or the distribution of flyers in that area, contact the West Windsor Parking Authority at 609- 799- 3130.

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2) recent photos

size 1-1TOWNSHIPOF WEST WINDSOR showg cl1ear vie/ showing of

head and shoulders.

APPLICATION FOR LICENSENo hat or sunglasses.

VENDING/PEDDLING/HAWKING/SOLICITING

All licenses commence January 1 st of each year and terminate December 31 st of the same year.

The application fee is $ 50. 00 for the year or any part thereof. Licenses are not transferable.

Applicant to pay all fees associated with fingerprinting.

Date of Application Fee Paid Receipt or Check No.

NAME:

First

ADDRESS:

Number Street

HOME PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

MAILING ADDRESS (ifdierentfrom above):

GENERAL INFORMATION

Middle

Temporary Local AddressIfapplicable) Number Street

Place( s) ofResidence for 5 years previous to present address:

City

CELL PHONE NUMBER:

City

Last

State

State

Date of Birth Age Weight Height Hair Eyes Sex

Drivers License Number Indicate State License Expiration Date

Description of vehicle to be used:

Year Model Color License Plate Number (Indicate State)

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Zip Code

Zip Code

All applicants must complete the following

Circle One) Self-employed / Corporation / Association / Partnership

Name of Company

Type of Business

Name of Local Manager

Address of Manager

Headquarters Address

Headquarters Phone Number

TYPE OF PRODUCT TO BE SOLD:

All food products require Board of Health approval prior to licensing)

Describe product or service:

Product warehouse location:

How will product be delivered?

BUSINESS REFERENCES located in MERCER COUNTY:

Ifnone in Mercer County - list references in nearest local area)

1.

2.

CHARACTER REFERENCES (Mercer County Property Owners): Ifnone in Mercer County - list references in county ofresidence)

NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER

1.

2.

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I have not been convicted of crime, misdemeanor or violation of a municipal order and the facts set forth in this application are true

and complete. I understand that false statements on this application shall be considered sufficient cause for denial, suspension, or

revocation of my license for the balance of the license year. I also understand that if any of the statements made are false, I may besubject to criminal prosecution under the laws of the State ofNew Jersey.

I hereby agree to abide by and accept all the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions contained in the West Windsor TownshipOrdinances.

Applicant's Signature Date

STATE OF NEW JERSEY)

SS:

COUNTY OF MERCER )

being duly sworn deposes and says that he/ she is the individualApplicant Print Name)

making the foregoing application for a License for Vending/Peddling/Hawking/Soliciting; that the answers to the foregoing questions

and other statements contained therein are true of his/her own knowledge and belief.

Applicant's Signature

Sworn to and subscribed before me this

Day of 20

Signature and Seal ofNotary Public

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Applicant fmgerprinted by

INVESTIGATION OF APPLICATION

Police Officer's Signature Date

I have investigated this application and fmd that issuance of the license applied for (would, would not) present a danger to the public

health, welfare or safety of the residents of West Windsor Township.

Approved ( )

Signature ofPolice Chief or Captain Date

Denied ( )

Signature of Township Clerk Date

License Number

Date issued

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WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

20 Municipal Drive • P.O. Box 38

West Windsor, New Jersey 08550JOSEPH M. PICA, JR., Chief of Police

609) 799- 1222

FAXES ( 609) 799-6338 • ( 609) 799-6515 • ( 609) 897=9010

RELEASE AUTHORIZATION

Records ( 609) 799- 9282

To all Courts, Police Departments, Probation Departments, Selective Service Boards, Physicians,

Hospitals, Employers, Educational and other Institutions and Agencies without exception:

M am making application for

to the West Windsor Township Police Department. As a result, an

investigation is being conducted to determine my eligibility.

Therefore, you are authorized to release to the West Windsor Township Police Department, or its

representative, any and all information, documentary or otherwise, pertaining to me, that they mayrequest.

A photostatic copy of this authorization shall„ be considered as effective and valid as the original.

DATE

SIGNATURE

WITNESS

SOCIAL SECURITY #

NOTARY SIGNATURE SEAL

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP

LIST OF RESIDENCES NOT TO BE SOLICITED

1. 43 Cambridge Way

2. 131 Cranbury Road

3. 22 Ellsworth Drive

4. 10 Endicott Lane

5. 5 Fairfax Court

6. 7 Greenfield Drive South

7. 21 Hamilton Drive

8. 98 Harris Road

9. 8 Haskel Drive

10. 19 Honeyflower Lane

11. it Huntly Drive

12. 10 Le Parc Court

13. 4 Lee Court

14. 23 Lenape Lane

15. 33 Park Hill Terrace

16. 2 Quaker Road

17. 4 Quaker Road

18. 7 Redwood Court

19. 20 Sapphire Drive

20. 35 Sapphire Drive

21. 5 Windsor Drive

22. 7 Yorktowne Court

23. 16 Zeloof Drive

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ENTIRE DEVELOPMENT OF:

Estates at Princeton Junction

Ascot Crescent

Barkley DriveBenfield Drive

Caleb Lane

Casselberry WayCraftwood Drive

Dalton WayDevonshire Drive

Esterbrook Drive

Gage Place

Gossamer Court

Goodrow Court

Grayview Court

Griffin WayGreylynne Drive

Harcross Court

Hastings Lane

Hedley DriveInverness Drive

Juliet Court

Kent Court

Lenmore Court

Lockwood Drive

Nestlewood WayNippert WayNorbridge Drive

Renfield Drive

Stillbrook Lane

Tollhouse Drive

Tree Swallow Drive

Wedgewood Court

Wessex Place

Windridge Court

Winterberry WayWinthrop Way




ENTIRE DEVELOPMENT OF:

Windsor Haven

Elements at West Windsor

Murano Drive

Orleans Street

San Marco Street

Tuscany Drive

Villaae Grande at Bear Creek

Bear Creek Boulevard

Blanketflower Lane

Cardinalflower Lane

Coneflower LaneGlobeflower Lane

Grande BoulevardHoneyflower Lane

Maidenflower Lane

Mistflower Lane

Pinflower Lane

Rainflower Lane

Sunflower Lane

Tunicflower Lane

Windflower Lane


Township of West Windsor, NJ

Chapter 126. Peddling and Soliciting

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Township of West Windsor, NJ

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee ( now Township Council) of the Township of WestWindsor 12- 27- 1979 by Ord. No. 79- 39 as Sec. 4-1 of the Revised General Ordinances. Amendmentsnoted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Fees — See Ch. 82.

126- 1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

MERCHANDISE

All goods, wares, food, meat, fish, ice cream, fruit, vegetables, farm products, magazines,

periodicals, printed matter, and all kinds of articles of personal property for domestic use andorders or contracts for a service, home improvement or alterations, and anything that may besold or distributed on a door-to- door basis shall be considered merchandise within the terms of

this chapter.

Amended 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-18]

MOBILE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

Any movable restaurant, truck, van, trailer, cart, bicycle, watercraft, or other movable unit, including hand -carried, portable containers, in or on which food or beverage is transported, stored, or prepared for retail sale or given away at temporary locations. Added 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-181

NONPROFIT SOLICITOR

A bona -fide charitable organization, person, or entity possessing a tax-exempt status, which shall

be evidenced by furnishing to the Township a tax exempt number provided by the State of NewJersey and/or the government of the United States. Added 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014- 181

PEDDLER

Any person who goes from place to place by traveling on the streets and roads or from house tohouse carrying, conveying or transporting goods, wares or merchandise for the purpose ofselling and delivering them to customers. The word "peddler" shall include the words "hawker" and " huckster."

PERSON

Includes the masculine and the feminine and the singular and the plural and shall be construed

to mean and include any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, club or any otherorganization or any principal or agent thereof.

SOLICITOR

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Any person who goes from place to place by traveling on the streets and roads or from house tohouse taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise orpersonal property of any nature whatsoever for future delivery or for services to be furnishedor performed in the future, whether or not such person has, carries or exposes for sale a sampleof the object to be sold and whether or not such person is collecting advance payments on suchsales. The word "solicitor" shall include the word "canvasser"; provided, however, that this

definition shall not include wholesale persons calling on retail merchants.

126- 2. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to prevent fraud, crime and unethical and dishonest businesspractices. The fees to be charged for the issuance of licenses are not to be considered as revenue butare charged for the purpose of covering the expense of investigation and regulating the conduct ofthe licenses.

126- 3. License required.

Amended 3- 21- 1988 by Ord. No. 88- 1; 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014- 181

A. Solicitor for profit.

1) Except as otherwise provided in § 126- 4, it shall be unlawful for any solicitor, hawker orpeddler to sell or dispose of or to offer to sell or dispose of any goods, wares ormerchandise or to solicit orders for the performance of any service and for any person togo from door to door for the purpose of soliciting financial assistance for said person or forany other organization said person represents ( whether directly or indirectly throughmembership drives or the like) and for any person polling residents on behalf of other thana nonprofit enterprise within the corporate limits of the Township without first obtaining alicense therefor in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such license shall not betransferable from the person to whom issued to any other person. A separate license shallbe obtained by a licensed solicitor, hawker or peddler for every agent or employee workingfor such licensed solicitor, hawker or peddler.

2) Any mobile retail food establishment shall not operate unless the operator holds a solicitorpermit from the West Windsor Township Clerk's Department.

3) Any mobile retail food establishment shall not operate at a stationary location on private orpublic property without prior written approval.

B. Nonprofit solicitor. Each nonprofit solicitor shall carry the license or a copy of the licenseobtained from the West Windsor Township Clerk' s office during the solicitation periodspecified.

126- 4. Exceptions.

Amended 10- 24-1983 by Ord. No. 83-301The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to the following:

A. Nonprofit organizations.

1) Any nonprofit, religious, charitable, school, political, civic or veteran organization, serviceclub or volunteer fire or ambulance corps desiring to solicit or have solicited in its name by

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other than a profit-making organization money, donations or financial assistance of anykind or desiring to sell or distribute any item for which a fee is charged, provided that thereis filed an application, in writing, with the Township Clerk, at least two weeks prior to theevent, containing the following information: Amended 11- 24- 2014 by Ord. No. 2014-18]

a) The name, address, and phone number of the organization.

b) The purpose for which the special permit is requested.

c) The names and address of the officers and directors of the organization.

d) The period during which solicitation is to be carried out, not to exceed one month or3o days.

e) The name, address, phone number and date of birth, or copy of driver's license, orproof of identification for the responsible individual in charge of the solicitation

locally.

f) A list of each individual- solicitor to include their -name, address and date of birth, or

copy of driver's license or proof of identification. If the list of solicitors changes withinthe time frame for which the soliciting has been permitted, the Police Division must benotified immediately and a new list of solicitors shall be provided with the requiredinformation.

g) A list of vehicles to be used which include description and license plate number foreach.

2) The person responsible for any action in the township shall advise the Chief of Police withwhatever details said Chief of Police may require prior to such action.

3) The application shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police, who shall endorse the applicationand return the application to the Township Clerk, who shall issue a special permit withoutcharge for a specified period.

4) The period during which solicitation by the entities set forth in this Subsection A may becarried out shall terminate at 8:oo p. m.

Amended 9- 9- 1985 by Ord. No. 85- 18; 3- 21- 1988 by -Ord. No. 88- 1; 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-18]

5) Persons soliciting on behalf of the entities set forth in this Subsection A may do so onlyupon receipt of the special permit, which shall be carried by each individual, set forth insaid subsection.

Added 3- 21- 1988 by Ord. No. 88- 1; amended 11- 24=2014 by Ord. No. 2014- 181

B. Children enrolled in public and private elementary and secondary schools, including childrenpeddling or soliciting for schools, school clubs and organizations. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts, and similar youth groups.

Added 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-18[']] i] Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsections B through

G as Subsections C through H, respectively.

C. Any person honorably discharged from the military services of the United States possessing apeddler's license issued in conformity with N. J. S. A. 4524-9 and 45:24- 1o. These individuals arelicensed by the County Clerk and shall provide a copy of such license with the application. Amended 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-18]

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D. Any person who is an exempt fire fighter of a volunteer fire department as defined by N. J. S. A. 4524-9 and 45:24- 10 possessing a license in conformity with said law. These individuals arelicensed by the County Clerk and shall provide a copy of such license with the application. Amended 11- 24- 2014 by Ord. No. 2014-181

E. Any public utility or its employees, which said public utility is subject to regulation by the StateBoard of Public Utility Commissioners; provided, however, that such employees shall display theidentification badge or card issued by their employer.

F. Any person selling fruits and farm products grown by such person, with or without the help ofothers.

G. Any person engaged in the delivery of goods, wares or merchandise or other articles or things inthe regular course of business to the premises of persons who had previously ordered the sameor were entitled to receive the same by reason of a prior agreement.

H. Newspaper vendors.

Added 7- 27- 1992 by Ord. No. 92- 21]

Any temporary retail food establishment which has a valid license issued by the West WindsorTownship Health Department and which operates for a period of no more than 14 consecutivedays in conjunction with a single event or celebration.

Added 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014- 18]

J. Community park: In accordance with § 122- 17, Commercial uses. No person shall sell or solicit

the sale of any goods or services, or distribute commercial handbills or circulars, or post anotice of any kind within a park or recreation land, except pursuant to a permit issued by WestWindsor Township Recreation Division. Added 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014- 181

126- 5. Application for license.

Amended 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014- 18] Solicitor for profit: Every applicant for a license under this chapter shall file with the Township Clerka sworn written application on a form to be furnished by the Clerk, which shall give the followinginformation:

A. The name and description of the applicant.

B. The permanent home address and full local address of the applicant.

C. A brief statement of the nature of the business and a description of the merchandise or service

to be sold.

D. If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing the

exact relationship.

E. If a vehicle is to be used, a description of such vehicle and its license number.

F. The place where the goods or property to be sold or offered for sale are manufactured orproduced, where such goods or property are located at the time such application is filed and theproposed method of delivery.

G. Two photographs of the applicant taken within 6o days immediately prior to the date of theapplication, which photographs shall clearly show the head and shoulders of the applicant andshall measure 1 1/ 2 inches by 1 1/ 2 inches.

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H. Two business references located in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, or, in lieuthereof, such other available evidence of the character and business responsibility of theapplicant as will enable an investigator to properly evaluate such character and responsibility.

A statement as to whether the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or

violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penaltyassessed therefor.

Fingerprints required. New applicants shall provide their fingerprints for new licenses on such

form as may be prescribed by the Township. If deemed necessary by the Director of PublicSafety, an SBI form may be required for new licenses. Renewal licenses will be required to file anSBI form yearly. Fees associated with this are authorized in Chapter 82, Fees. The results of thefingerprinting shall be sent by the prescribed entity or contractor directly to the West WindsorTownship Police Division.

K. The names of at least two reliable property owners of the County of Mercer and State of NewJersey who will certify as to the applicant's good character and business respectability or, in lieuof the names of references, such other available evidence as to the good character and business

responsibility of the applicant as will enable an investigator to properly evaluate such characterand business responsibility.

126- 6. Registration fee.

At the time the application is filed, a fee as established in Chapter 82, Fees, shall be paid to the

Township Clerk to cover the cost of processing the application and investigating the facts statedtherein.

126- 7. Investigation and issuance of license.

A. Upon receipt of such application, the original shall be referred to the Chief of Police, who shall

cause to be made such investigation of the applicant's business and moral character as deemed

necessary for the protection of the public health, welfare and safety.

B. If as a result of such investigation the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to

be unsatisfactory or that the issuance of a license to the applicant would present a danger to thepublic health, welfare or safety, the Chief of Police shall endorse on such application his or herdisapproval and reasons for the same and return the application to the Township Clerk, who

shall notify the applicant that the application is disapproved.

C. If as a result of such investigation the character and business responsibility of the applicant are

found to be satisfactory and the issuance of a license to the applicant will present no danger tothe public health, welfare and safety, the Chief of Police shall endorse his or her approval on theapplication and return the application to the Township Clerk, who shall execute and deliver tothe applicant the license.

Amended 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-18]

1) Solicitor for profit. Such license shall contain the signature[ s] of the Township Clerk, theapplicant' s photograph, and shall show the name, address, description of the applicant, the

name of the company solicitor works for and the expiration date of the license. TheTownship Clerk shall keep a record of all licenses issued and of all complaints received, ifany, concerning such licensee.

2)

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Nonprofit solicitor. Such license shall contain the signature of the Township Clerk, the

name of the organization, the dates the soliciting will take place, and the purpose of thesolicitation. The Township Clerk shall keep a record of all licenses issued and of allcomplaints received, if any, concerning such licensee.

126- 8. Separate license for agents and employees.

Amended 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014- 18]

A. Solicitor for profit. A separate license must be obtained for every agent or employee working

for any person. Such license shall not be transferable from the person to whom issued to anyother person.

B. Nonprofit solicitor. A copy of the license obtained from the Township Clerk shall be carried witheach person while soliciting in the event said license is asked to be provided.

126- 9. Duties of licensee.

Amended 4-19- 1999 by Ord. No. 99-07; 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-18]

A. Solicitor for profit. Every holder of a peddler's or solicitor's license issued by the Township Clerkunder the authority of this chapter or by the Clerk of the County of Mercer under the authorityof N. J. S. A. 4524-9 et seq. shall be required to carry such license with licensee while engaged inthe business or activity licensed within the corporate limits of the Township. The licensee shallproduce the license at the request of any official of the Township or of any resident of saidTownship with whom the licensee wishes to conduct business or activity. Every such licenseeshall restrict selling activity within the Township to the hours between 9: oo a.m. and 8:oo p. m. prevailing time on Mondays through Saturdays with the exception of mobile food vendors.

B. Nonprofit solicitor. Every holder of a peddler' s or solicitor' s license issued by the TownshipClerk under the authority of this chapter or by the Clerk of the County of Mercer under theauthority of N. J. S. A. 4524-9 et seq. shall be required to carry such license with licensee whileengaged in the business or activity licensed within the corporate limits of the Township. Thelicensee shall produce a copy of the license at the request of any official of the Township or ofany resident of said Township with whom the licensee wishes to conduct business or activity. Every such licensee shall restrict selling activity within the Township to the hours between 9:ooa. m. and 8: oo p. m. prevailing time on Mondays through Saturdays. The licensee shall notify thepolice officer on duty at least once in every week in which said licensee plans to conduct thisactivity and before commencing selling or soliciting activity. Such notification shall include astatement of the general area of the Township in which the licensee intends to conduct thisactivity, a schedule of dates and times when the activity shall be conducted, description ofvehicle being used with plate number and list of solicitors at least once in every week in whichsaid licensee plans to conduct this activity and before commencing soliciting activity. Thelicensee shall notify the police officer on duty of any change in area or time of solicitation, should such changes be made during the week.

126- 1o. Prohibited practices.

Amended 11- 24- 2014 by Ord. No. 2014-181

A. Soliciting is prohibited at all intersections and on public thoroughfares.

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No solicitor shall operate vehicular music amplification or reproduction equipment in such a

manner that creates a public nuisance or noise disturbance that violates the Township Noise

OrdinanceP3 ( ice cream truck music and similar functions is played at a reasonable level shall be

allowed.) No peddler or solicitor shall call attention to his or her business or merchandise bycrying out, blowing a horn, ringing a bell, other than the doorbell of a building, or by any otherloud or unusual noise.

1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 113, Noise.

C. No peddler or solicitor shall conduct or attempt to conduct business at any residence on the listof residences not to be solicited, at any development with a homeowner' s association, or on anyresidence or property on which is posted a sign expressly prohibiting such activity.

126- 11. Enforcement.

It shall be the duty of any police officer of the township to enforce the provisions of this chapter andrequire any person seen peddling or soliciting who is not known by such officer to be duly licensed toproduce such person' s peddler's or solicitor's license.

126- 12. Revocation of license.

A. Licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter may be revoked by the township, afternotice and hearing, for any of the following causes: Amended 4-19- 1999 by Ord. No. 99-o7]

1) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for license.

2) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement by the licensee in the course of conducting thebusiness licensed.

3) Any violation of this chapter.

4) Conviction of any crime involving moral turpitude.

5) Conducting the business licensed in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as toconstitute a breach of the peace or a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of thepublic.

B. Notice of hearing for revocation of license shall be given, in writing. Such notice shall set forththe specific grounds of complaint and the time and place of the hearing and shall be sent byregistered mail to the licensee at the last known address at least five days prior to the date set

for the hearing.

C. Hearings under this section shall be before the Business Administrator.

Added 4-19- 1999 by Ord. No. 99- 071

126- 13. Appeals.

Amended 4-19- 1999 by Ord. No. 99- 071Any person aggrieved by the action of the Chief of Police or of the Township Clerk in the denial of alicense, as provided in § 126- 7, shall have the right of appeal to the Business Administrator. Suchappeal shall be taken by filing with the township, within 14 days after the notice of the actioncomplained of has been mailed to such person's last known address, a written statement setting forth

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fully the grounds for the appeal. The Business Administrator shall set a time and place for a hearingon such appeal, and notice of such hearing shall be given to the applicant in the same manner asprovided in § 126- 12 for notice of hearing on revocation. The decision of the Business Administratoron such appeal shall be final and conclusive.

126- 14. Expiration and renewal of license.

Amended 11- 24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014- 18]

A. Solicitor for profit. All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire December

31 of the calendar year in which they are issued. Any such license may be renewed, with paymentof an additional registration fee, upon submission by the licensee of a new application inconformity with the requirements of § 126- 5. Such new application shall be subject to theprovisions and standards set forth in § 126- 5.

B. Nonprofit solicitor. All nonprofit solicitor licenses are valid only for the dates listed on thelicense.

126- 15. Prohibition against solicitation at certainresidences.

Added 3- 21- 1988 by Ord. No. 88- 1] No peddlers or solicitors or persons soliciting on behalf of the entities set forth in § 126- 4A shall

solicit at any residence upon which a " No Solicitation" sign is affixed at or near the front door orwhich is contained on a list maintained by the township of residences not to be solicited. TheTownship Clerk shall provide each person securing a license or special permit with such list and shalltake suitable steps to inform the residents of the township that they may be included on such list ifthey so choose.

126- 16. Violations and penalties.

Added 4-19- 1999 by Ord. No. 99-071Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II,

Penalty, § 1- 3.

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